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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.06, 23,828.80 and 11,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.06, 23,828.80 and 11,305.26 is: 15,586.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.06 : 23,828.80 = 11,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.06/23,828.80 = 11,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.06x = 23,828.80 × 11,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.06x = 269,390,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,390,779.49/17,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,586.98

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